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Melody
I'm looking for a new (compact) digital camera with a durable metal body. I currently have a little Nikon with an aluminum body but, it's about 7 years old & needs to be updated.
It seems that there aren't very many little cameras on the market with metal bodies now.
Answer
there are quite a few cameras with metal bodies. i have a Ricoh CX-1 for example with an aluminum case.
However, if you drop it, having an aluminum body won't help if the lens is messed up.
Olympus has a line of tough cameras for example.
the lens is in a periscope design and so it does not protrude from the camera and it helps making it dust and even waterproof.
As others have written, plastics have improved and can be very tough now.
there are quite a few cameras with metal bodies. i have a Ricoh CX-1 for example with an aluminum case.
However, if you drop it, having an aluminum body won't help if the lens is messed up.
Olympus has a line of tough cameras for example.
the lens is in a periscope design and so it does not protrude from the camera and it helps making it dust and even waterproof.
As others have written, plastics have improved and can be very tough now.
What is the average longevity of a good Digital Compact Camera (if maintained properly) ?
shankd67
How many years can I expect to see a digital point & shoot camera (esp. from a popular brand viz. Canon, Olympus or Nikon) ....working, if I operate & maintain it in a proper manner ?
My maintenance of any thing is quite good. I am from India and its a tropical country.
Answer
The key to maintaining anything is proper care. I keep my gear clean, properly cased, always use a neck/wrist strap, and try to protect them in inclement weather.
For example, I have:
1) a Canon SD870 IS (a P&S) that is 4+ years old, and it looks and works like brand new. I expect another 10 years at least.
Other older cameras:
2) a Canon Sureshot WP-1 (waterproof 35mm P&S) that is 16 years old
3) a D30 (DSLR) that is going on 12 years old, and still sees frequent use (I'm using it to teach my wife photography and use it for boudoir sessions)
4) Several (7) 35mm film cameras from the 60s & 70s that work great
5) a Bronica C that is (uhhh...counts on fingers and toes several times) about 46 years old
By keeping them clean, getting CLA maintenance (Cleaning/Lubrication/timing Adjustment) done on them, and giving them normal use... they all work like they were designed to
The key to maintaining anything is proper care. I keep my gear clean, properly cased, always use a neck/wrist strap, and try to protect them in inclement weather.
For example, I have:
1) a Canon SD870 IS (a P&S) that is 4+ years old, and it looks and works like brand new. I expect another 10 years at least.
Other older cameras:
2) a Canon Sureshot WP-1 (waterproof 35mm P&S) that is 16 years old
3) a D30 (DSLR) that is going on 12 years old, and still sees frequent use (I'm using it to teach my wife photography and use it for boudoir sessions)
4) Several (7) 35mm film cameras from the 60s & 70s that work great
5) a Bronica C that is (uhhh...counts on fingers and toes several times) about 46 years old
By keeping them clean, getting CLA maintenance (Cleaning/Lubrication/timing Adjustment) done on them, and giving them normal use... they all work like they were designed to
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